International & Regional

Robotics Business Review shares the latest international robotics developments. Why and how are different regions and countries pursuing artificial intelligence and robotics? How are Asia, North America, and Europe promoting robotics? Which industries are advancing the state of global automation?

Analysts have expressed concerns that the EU's new General Data Protection Regulation will raise costs, limit access to data, and hinder AI development. The European privacy provisions could also lower barriers within the continent.

Language barriers and culture limitations could be eased through the use of 'robot ambassadors'; construction robots disrupt labor force in some countries while helping others facing shortage of human workers.

Robotics developments in South Korea aren't limited to industrial robots and manufacturing. South Korean AI is rapidly catching up to the world's best systems, and is seeing use in a variety of industries within the country.